[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 7USC6962a]
TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 98--DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REORGANIZATION
SUBCHAPTER V--NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
Sec. 6962a. Cooperative agreements
Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including provisions of
law requiring competition), the Secretary of Agriculture may on and
after October 28, 2000, enter into cooperative agreements (which may
provide for the acquisition of goods or services, including personal
services) with a State, political subdivision, or agency thereof, a
public or private agency, organization, or any other person, if the
Secretary determines that the objectives of the agreement will: (1)
serve a mutual interest of the parties to the agreement in carrying out
the programs administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service;
and (2) all parties will contribute reso
